Once a leading high-wire artist for a traveling circus, Boston Brand was felled mid-performance by an assassin's bullet. Impressed by Brand's many acts of kindness during his life, the goddess of balance, Rama Kushna, allowed him to return to Earth as a spirit to find his own killer. After avenging his death, Rama Kushna, assigned Deadman the task of welcoming new souls to the afterlife. From time to time, Deadman has lent his assistance to living heroes in situations of inter-dimensional crisis.

Includes the right arm of Kilowog.